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UPDATED: March 1946 U-Drive ‘Jeep Joint’

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UPDATE: It turns out that the U-Drive business first started right after the war continued into the 1960s, as this article from the June 1960 issue of the Honolulu Star-bulletin points out:

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Original Published October 20, 2020: A March 29, 1946, article highlighted a Jeep U-Drive business that opened in Honolulu. The first surplus jeeps sold could only be bought for business use by veterans. Roy L. Mongeon, from Hampton, Massachusetts, who was stationed in Hawaii, decided to purchase twenty jeeps. After a number of soldiers asked to drive his jeeps, he decided to open a jeep rental business.

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1947 CJ-2A Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.

This might have a DJ-3A body.

“1947 Willys CJ2 originally restored. Very rare Willy’s Jeep in great condition. Fun to drive and a definite eye catcher. It has been keep in it’s original condition except for a full cage roll bar, updated rims and tires, bikini top. Add to your collection for weekend driver or take further to car show and parade condition. $10,000 OBO.”

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1954 CJ-3B Richland, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500. Mike’s former jeep sold. I happened to see it being trailered on the interstate not long after the sale while I was driving in the other direction.

Looks like a good build.

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“1954 Willys CJ3B jeep. The tub was a replacement tub in 1994. The dash was removed from a stock 3B and installed. The grille, hood, and tailgate are factory “willys” Autometer “Phantom” gauges. 2014 Corvette seats with power and heated. Full roll cage. 2003 GM LMN-4 all aluminum 5.3 engine with less than 1000 miles on it. Turbo 350 transmission connected to a Dana 300 transfer case. J/B twin stick conversion. Lokar automatic shifter. Ididit stainless steel tilt column with custom wood steering wheel. Remote fan powered transmission cooler.

Power saginaw steering. 4 wheel disc brakes, all brand new, also has the new electronic emergency brake for the rear brakes.Dana 44 front and rear with 4:56 gears with Eaton e lockers F/R.The rear end is a full floating unit, Warn hubs front and rear. 2 1/2 inch Black Diamond lift springs, I also have a new set of Holbrook and hardware that will go with it.Like new BF Goodrich 315×70 R 17 tires on new aluminum wheels. Warn’s latest model of the 8274 winch 10,000 lbs with synthetic rope. NOS Specialty jeep top that was Kayline. Rear seat included but not installed. NO TRADES, CASH ONLY I have had this jeep for over 30 years, getting to old to enjoy it. Ask questions. Don’t need to sell so lets not waste each others time. I have over 3 times into it compared to what I am asking.”

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1948 CJ-2A Estacada, OR $15,750

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The passenger side has a bit of texture.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/eagle-creek-jeep-willys/7334411270.html

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“1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A For Sale $15,750 OBO Serious Inquiries Only Please
New:
Master Cylinder
Gas Line
Soft Top
Seats
Rubber Liner in Cab
Battery
Steering Box
Front end parts
Tune up
Alignment
Carb Rebuild
… and some!”

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1961 Wagon Issaquah, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/02/2021) Sounds like it needs a little more work on the interior.

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“11962 Willys Wagon
Runs and drives good
4 wheel Drive with 3 speed and Waren Overdrive
283 Chevy V8
Body is in Great Shape
Interior needs finishing
Needs Wiring Harness, but operates fine now.
Brakes recently done
New Windshield and gasket
$12,850 or best offer.
Reason for selling is I have another project and am moving to AZ and can’t take everything.”

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1946 CJ-2A Des Plaines, IL $8000

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UPDATE: Still Available. Updated text includes a reference to this being a “1946 original Willys Anniversary Edition”. Hmmm.

(05/27/2021) Runs and drives. Includes a top.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/175017111221765

“1946 orginal Willys Anniversary Edition. ☆ Clean Title. ☆Orginal 3 gear slow speed gearbox. ☆Manual Hand Gear ☆Excellent Running Condition ☆Having orginal soft top and doors from world war 2. ☆ RAPTOR PAINT JOB ( No worries about rust) The Specs Engine 2.2L (134 cu in) flathead I-4, 60 hp, 105 lb-ft Transmission 3-speed manual Drive Rear- and 4-wheel Front suspension Live axle, leaf springs Rear suspension Live axle, leaf springs Brakes Drums Weight 2000-2200 lb.”

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